Lampard signed with Major League Soccer’s New York City FC last month on a two-year deal and is currently on loan at Manchester City after a long career at Chelsea.

"It has been a very tough decision for me to make," Lampard said, according to the BBC. “That is why I have given it so much thought since the World Cup. I have always been exceptionally proud and honoured to represent my country and have to say looking back I have enjoyed every minute of wearing the England shirt."